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Diagnosis and Treatments
SALMONELLA TREATMENT - RECALL AND OUTBREAK ALERT: Salmonella recall and outbreak alert: Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty snack food. Over 50 people in at least 17 states have been sickened by the contaminated Veggie Bootie. Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty and the Veggie Booty recall.
As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak. Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.
Information on Salmonella Diagnosis and Treatments
The following information about the symptoms of Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of food-borne illness lawsuits. Senior partner, Fred Pritzker, is currently lead attorney for a major foodborne illness case involving victims from multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.
Salmonella Diagnosis
There are two methods of Salmonella diagnosis:
- Laboratory Salmonella diagnosis from a stool sample
- Diagnosis based on Salmonella symptoms
Because many pathogens can cause diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, clinical Salmonella bacteria identification requires laboratory tests of a stool sample from the infected person. Unless laboratory staff members are told to specifically look for Salmonella bacteria, these tests may not be performed. If Salmonella bacteria is found to be present in the stool, further tests are required to determine which type of Salmonella it is, and if necessary, what type of antibiotics should be used to treat the illness.
Salmonella Treatments: Fluids and Rest
In most cases, Salmonella poisoning runs its course in two to seven days. These cases only require a lot of fluids and rest. Clinical Salmonella treatments only become necessary if you or your family member becomes severely dehydrated or if the Salmonella bacteria infection spreads from the intestines into the blood.
Salmonella Treatments: Rehydration
If you or your family member has a Salmonella infection that includes severe diarrhea, you may need rehydration treatment, most often via an in-hospital intravenous drip. In the most severe cases of dehydration, or if the Salmonella infection spreads from the intestines to other parts of the body (most often the blood), antibiotic treatment may be necessary.
Salmonella Treatments: Antibiotics
The antibiotics most frequently used for Salmonella treatments are:
- Ampicillin
- Gentamicin
- Trimethoprim
- Sulfamethoxazole
- Ciprofloxacin
In recent years, physicians have noted more cases of Salmonella poisoning that are resistant to antibiotics. This is most likely the result of using antibiotics to promote the growth of feed animals.
Attorney for Salmonella Bacteria Infection
Attorney Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for his work in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Salmonella infection or infection from any other foodborne illness, contact Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form.
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Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
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E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
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Foodborne Outbreaks
- Nestle Lawsuit: Several people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak associated with Nestle Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Cookie Dough Recall: Nestle has recalled refrigerated Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Lawsuit: Lawyer to fight for E. coli victim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress.
- Cruise Ship Salmonella Lawsuit: Several persons were sickened by a severe strain of Salmonella.
- Alfalfa Sprout Salmonella Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Union International Food White Pepper Suit: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to white pepper.
- Cantaloupe Recall
- Kinikin Corner Dairy Campylobacter Lawsuit: Colorado Campylobacter outbreak associated with raw milk.
- Salmonella Pistachio Outbreak: A multistate outbreak has been linked to pistachios.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Several people were sickened by Campylobacter.
- Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli: Attorney Fred Pritzker provides outbreak and compensation information.
- Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: King Nut Peanut Butter has been genetically linked to this outbreak.
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
- Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
- Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
- Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
- Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
- Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
- Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
- Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit